Laboratory Technician at Defy Appliances

PURPOSE

• The Laboratory Technician is responsible for testing appliances, to ensure they meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the development of Cooling and Solar products through testing.
• Auditing of existing and new products, components, and prototypes
• Ensure products meet accepted, safety, endurance, and energy performance standards
• To design/develop/build or modify test products/equipment to ensure the laboratory complies with SANS / EU Standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 5 year’s working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in testing of appliances or similar products and the design and development of test equipment
• Knowledge of IEC 17025 , SANS 62552:2007 would be advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork skills
• Proven experience with problem solving skills
• Flexibility to work independently as well as on weekends when required
• Flexibility to travel to Ezakheni factory for testing and test product sample builds

Closing Date 12 August 2026